€ 80,00
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Beautiful bronze animal from Benin. Benin bronzes are probably the most famous bronzes of African art, in front of the Ifé and Owo craftsmanships. This is due to the proximity with the Atlantic coast, which enabled trades with the Portuguese since the 15th century.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
| Object: | Animal figure |
| Ethnic group: | Edo |
| Country: | Benin |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 7x15x4 cm |
| Weight: | 100 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |